Our clients have competing needs in divorce, paternity, and postnuptial matters. From drafting separation agreements in divorce cases, through attempts to modify, invalidate, or uphold existing agreements, these documents provide a unique set of pitfalls for the unwary practitioner and opportunities for the savvy practitioner. This program reviews the required and recommended elements of separation, paternity, and postnuptial agreements and explores avenues to challenge and defend those agreements for the benefit of your clients.
It is essential to keep pace with the changing legal landscape in which separation agreements, paternity agreements, and postnuptial agreements are negotiated, drafted, executed, enforced, and attacked. Don’t be caught using outdated boilerplate agreements that still use language that isn’t consistent with the Uniform Probate Code changes, the Alimony Reform Act, and the Child Support Guidelines!
This program also dives into postnuptial agreement drafting, the standards that attorneys need to know, and best practice provisions that should be recited in such documents. The panel discusses agreements for unmarried parents including parenting time, child support, post high school education and related issues that should be placed in such agreements. Hear from practitioners actively involved in drafting agreements and practitioners involved in mediation, collaborative law, and amicably resolving litigation cases involving these agreements. A respected Probate and Family Court Judge provides insight from the other side of the bench. Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from this expert panel!
It is essential to keep pace with the changing legal landscape in which separation agreements, paternity agreements, and postnuptial agreements are negotiated, drafted, executed, enforced, and attacked. Don’t be caught using outdated boilerplate agreements that still use language that isn’t consistent with the Uniform Probate Code changes, the Alimony Reform Act, and the Child Support Guidelines!
This program also dives into postnuptial agreement drafting, the standards that attorneys need to know, and best practice provisions that should be recited in such documents. The panel discusses agreements for unmarried parents including parenting time, child support, post high school education and related issues that should be placed in such agreements. Hear from practitioners actively involved in drafting agreements and practitioners involved in mediation, collaborative law, and amicably resolving litigation cases involving these agreements. A respected Probate and Family Court Judge provides insight from the other side of the bench. Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from this expert panel!
Course Content
2:00 pm - 2:05 pmWelcome and Introduction
2:05 pm - 2:50 pm
Separation Agreements
Jonathan E. Fields, Esq.,
Fields and Dennis LLP, Wellesley
2:50 pm - 3:45 pm
Postnuptial Agreements
Lisa M. Cukier, Esq.,
Burns & Levinson LLP, Boston
Laurie Israel, Esq.,
3:45 pm - 4:25 pm
Paternity Agreements
Debra L. Smith, Esq.,, Watertown
Lisa M. Cukier, Esq.,
Burns & Levinson LLP, Boston
4:25 pm - 4:45 pm
Bad Language
Panel
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Q&A
Panel
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
ChairDebra L. Smith, Esq.,
Watertown
Faculty
Lisa M. Cukier, Esq.,
Burns & Levinson LLP, Boston
Jonathan E. Fields, Esq.,
Fields and Dennis LLP, Wellesley
Laurie Israel, Esq.,
